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cone-nosed bug

/ˈkəʊn nəʊzd bʌɡ/

Tradução: Nome popular dos insetos da subfamília Triatominae, conhecidos pela cabeça em forma de cone e pelo hábito de se alimentar de sangue; são vetores da doença de Chagas.

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/ˈkəʊn nəʊzd bʌɡ/C1formalscientific
  • ptNome popular dos insetos da subfamília Triatominae, conhecidos pela cabeça em forma de cone e pelo hábito de se alimentar de sangue; são vetores da doença de Chagas.

A common name for insects of the subfamily Triatominae, known for their cone-shaped head and blood-feeding habits; they are vectors for Chagas disease.

  1. Blood-sucking insectC2formal

    A type of insect from the Reduviidae family, known for its cone-shaped head and habit of biting humans, often transmitting Chagas disease.

    ptInseto hematófago

    • The cone-nosed bug is commonly found in rural areas of Latin America.
    • Researchers are studying the cone-nosed bug to prevent the spread of Chagas disease.
    • A bite from a cone-nosed bug can lead to serious health complications.